Prediction of the Hind-Leg Muscles Weight of Yearling Dairy-Beef Steers Using Carcass Weight, Wither Height and Ultrasound Carcass Measurements
Prediction equations have been widely utilized for carcass classification and grading systems in older beef cattle. However, the equations are mostly relevant for common beef breeds and 18 to 24 month old animals; there are no equations suitable for yearling, dairy-origin cattle. Therefore, this stu...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/651 |